United States vs Wales, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
United States vs Wales — Worldcup at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
- United States 3 games · 6 pts (2026/26)
- Wales 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Abdelrahman Al Jassim
- Referee Taleb Salem Al Marri
- Referee Ning Ma (China)
- Referee Abdullah Al-Marri
- Referee Saoud Al Maqaleh (Qatar)
- Referee Redouane Jiyed
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
United States this season
United States this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
United States
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
United States
| Folarin Balogun | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for United States to score. At the same time, Wales does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. United States needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sergino Dest on 11 minutes.
- 13' United States receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 13.
- 18' Neco Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Wales is showing some good football. However, Wales are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' Connor Roberts has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 36' A goal from the USA international Tim Weah! He fires home on 36 to make it 1-0!
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gareth Bale on 40.
- 45' Chris Mepham has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Kieffer Moore gets the nod from Wales. He replaces Daniel James and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Tim Ream is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aaron Ramsey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wales.
- 61' United States are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wales backline.
- 66' United States ring the changes. Weston McKennie has done his job and it is now time for Brenden Aaronson to step up.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' The United States manager makes a substitution. Sergino Dest departs to be replaced by DeAndre Yedlin.
- 79' Wales ring the changes. Neco Williams has done his job and it is now time for Brennan Johnson to step up.
- 82' GOAL! Gareth Bale fires home to make it 1-1!
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gregg Berhalter might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' A change in the United States ranks — Tim Weah exits the field as Jordan Morris enters on 88.
- 90' Sorba Thomas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Wilson on 90 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kellyn Acosta on 90.
- It finishes all square. United States and Wales share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
United States Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
-
21
Tim Weah ↓ Jordan Morris 88'
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 3
-
24
Josh Sargent ↓ Haji Wright 74'
-
2
Sergino Dest ↓ DeAndre Yedlin 74'
-
6
Yunus Musah ↓ Kellyn Acosta 74'
Bench
- 12
- 20
-
22
DeAndre Yedlin ↑ 74'
- 14
-
19
Haji Wright ↑ 74'
- 18
- 9
- 15
- 17
-
16
Jordan Morris ↑ 88'
-
23
Kellyn Acosta ↑ 74'
- 25
- 26
-
11
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 66'
- 7
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
Wales Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
-
15
Ethan Ampadu ↓ Joe Morrell 90'
- 6
-
20
Daniel James ↓ Kieffer Moore 46'
- 14
- 4
-
8
Harry Wilson ↓ Sorba Thomas 90'
- 5
- 11
-
3
Neco Williams ↓ Brennan Johnson 79'
Bench
- 2
- 19
-
22
Sorba Thomas ↑ 90'
- 12
- 18
- 7
- 21
-
13
Kieffer Moore ↑ 46'
- 17
-
16
Joe Morrell ↑ 90'
- 26
- 24
-
9
Brennan Johnson ↑ 79'
- 23
- 25
Coach
Robert Page
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
United States xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Wales xG
I would bet for:
United States or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
United States or Draw
70%
Draw or Wales
60%
United States or Wales
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: United States win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — United States
| Handicap | United States covers | Push | Wales covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
United States keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Wales keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.